103: Kill the Elder Demon Ancestor

A hidden demonic lair.

At the entrance,

a figure gradually appeared.

"Old Ancestor... who wounded you so grievously?"

The Yuan Ci Avatar feigned shock, looking at the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon, who sat cross-legged before him, almost a dried corpse.

"Cough, cough... great-grandson... Alas, that Tiansheng Sect truly has no shame, actually sending seven True Dan Cultivators to besiege this Old Ancestor.

This Old Ancestor was caught off guard and suffered a sneak attack.

However, I finally managed to escape by faking my death..."

The Old Ancestor of the Long Demon coughed up dark red blood, and a hint of bloodlust quietly gleamed in his eyes as he looked at the Yuan Ci Avatar.

"Fortunately... my good grandson, you've come... it wasn't in vain that this Old Ancestor doted on you so much in the past.

Come closer, let this Old Ancestor see your face."

The Old Ancestor of the Long Demon's voice was hoarse; he stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips.

"Old Ancestor..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar's expression was indifferent as he approached unhurriedly, a silver brick clutched in his right hand, hidden behind his back.

At seven feet,

sand and gravel trembled, an invisible force field activated, and a mountain-like surge of power, like a thousand winding Dragons coiled around pillars, bound the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon, rendering him immobile.

It was the Two Forms Yuanci Mysterious Light.

"You're not..."

The Old Ancestor of the Long Demon's body trembled, and terror rose in his eyes.

At the same time, a silver brick steadily grew larger in his pupils.

Boom—

The heavy brick slammed into his forehead, instantly causing the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon's head to explode, splattering red and white matter onto the stone wall.

A headless dried corpse fell straight to the ground.

"Uh... this Peak True Core Realm Cultivator is a bit too weak..."

A trace of doubt flashed in the Yuan Ci Avatar's eyes.

Originally, he had been prepared to have the Kunpeng use its Divine Ability, the Heaven and Earth Manifestation, if the sneak attack failed.

Who knew, a single brick ended it all.

"That's good too..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar removed the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon's Storage Pouch, flicked his finger, and a fire pellet incinerated the corpse.

As for the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon's image, he had already recorded it with a recording stone.

"It's time to leave..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar's feet generated a streak of light, and he vanished from the spot... Soon, news spread of the destruction of the Demon Hunting Society's branch and the defeat of the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon.

Loose Cultivators in various market cities celebrated.

The Demon Hunting Society was the main force of rogue Cultivators; when purchasing items in market cities, one would often be targeted by them, leading to murder and treasure snatching halfway.

Now, finally, peace had returned.

"Haha, the Demon Hunting Society is annihilated, it should have happened long ago!

These wolf cubs have harmed countless Cultivators."

"What, the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon is dead too.

Wuwu, Heaven has pity.

Twenty years ago, this demon slaughtered thousands of my Lin family relatives to refine his Magic Treasure, the Evil Ghost Soul Banner.

For so many years, I've wished I could eat his flesh and drink his blood.

He died well!"

"The Tiansheng Sect truly lives up to its name as the overlord within a ten-thousand-mile radius.

That Old Ancestor of the Long Demon, with his Peak True Core Realm cultivation and monstrous prestige, backed by the Demon Hunting Society, who could curb this fiend apart from the Tiansheng Sect, a fellow Profound Cave Sect?"

"The cause of the incident, it is said, was that the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon intercepted and killed the Tiansheng Sect's Chief Dan Huo, stealing a Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, which enraged the Tiansheng Sect and led to his demise.

However, there are rumors that although this demon is dead, the whereabouts of that Nine Revolutions Golden Pill are unknown..."

"Oh, so there's another layer to this..."

Loose Cultivators usually have low cultivation, and secret information does not circulate among them.

Moreover, the Tiansheng Sect's offensive this time was swift and decisive, and the news only spread after the battle ended.

However, at this moment, in the main hall of the Tiansheng Sect, a group of True Core Elders had gloomy expressions, completely devoid of the joy of victory.

"The Nine Revolutions Golden Pill... has not been recovered?"

Elder Danyun of the Alchemy lineage snorted coldly, his brows furrowed as he looked at the seven people.

The Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, that was an Opportunity to condense a nascent soul in the Profound Cave.

It was not impossible that these seven people had many tricks up their sleeves, colluded, and embezzled it.

"That fire-attributed Nine Revolutions Golden Pill concerns Chief Dan Huo's Dao path.

I advise a certain someone not to make a mistake."

Danyun's gaze seemed to inadvertently sweep over Elder Chihuo.

That Nine Revolutions Golden Pill was fire-attributed.

Only those who practiced fire-attributed cultivation methods could refine it.

Looking at the Tiansheng Sect, besides his Alchemy lineage, the Lihuo Peak lineage had the greatest suspicion.

And Elder Chihuo happened to be one of the seven people this time.

"Danyun, you suspect me..."

"This Venerable One did not name names.

Instead, you, Chihuo, are eager to jump out; doesn't that count as an admission without being prompted...?"

The atmosphere became stagnant for a time.

Everyone kept their eyes down, silent.

"Enough!"

Kong Daozi's voice resounded through the main hall, and the Peak True Core Realm pressure raged, immediately stopping the two's argument.

He turned to look at Zhan Wuyai.

"Zhan Wuyai, you were the commander this time.

What is your explanation?"

Zhan Wuyai stood up and recounted the entire story.

"That's how things are... As for that Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, this Venerable One can swear on his Dao Heart that there was absolutely no embezzlement."

Zhan Wuyai raised a single palm, his expression solemn.

Upon hearing this, the suspicions of several Elders from the Dan Huo lineage dissipated considerably.

Swearing on one's Dao Heart, unless Zhan Wuyai had no hope for his Dao path, he would certainly not dare to do so.

"It seems, then, that the explosion of the Old Ancestor of the Long Demon destroyed his Storage Pouch, along with the Golden Pill."

"That's right."

The Elders from various peaks echoed their agreement.

Kong Daozi also nodded slightly.

"This matter is now clear and settled.

Henceforth, do not gossip behind people's backs."

As he spoke, he intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the Dan Huo lineage.

The Nine Revolutions Golden Pill concerned the Profound Cave Dao path.

Now, the Dan Huo lineage had verbally agreed, but they were not necessarily convinced in their hearts.

"In addition, regarding the leakage of the Jade Forest Formation node mentioned earlier,

I have investigated and found that it was done by Qin Hua, a Foundation Building Realm Disciple who guarded the Formation.

That person also disappeared during this battle.

Presumably, he escaped."

Zhan Wuyai explained righteously.

In reality, Qin Hua, as a chess piece, was destined to be discarded once used.

"To dare betray the Sect, this person truly deserves to die!"

"Issue an order: whoever slays Qin Hua will be rewarded with a Golden Core!"

Kong Daozi's anger surged, and he shouted sternly.

Soon, everyone departed.

Inside a secret room, Kong Daozi sat cross-legged.

Behind him, the lamp flickered, revealing a figure.

It was Zhan Wuyai.

Kong Daozi slowly opened his eyes, his expression ferocious as he said, "My son went to battle with you; why did he die?"

Evil Qi permeated the entire secret room, filling it with a murderous aura.

Sweat beaded on Zhan Wuyai's forehead as he cupped his hands and said, "Sect Head, I truly do not know about Yuheng's death.

However, according to our agreement, during the Jade Forest campaign, that night, Yuheng should have made a move against the Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator, Yuan Ci.

He also lost contact around that time.

Originally, I thought he had succeeded and then left freely, secretly refining the Spiritual Root.

I never expected..."

"Yuan Ci..."

Kong Daozi murmured.

"He has a certain possibility."

"However, there's a greater possibility that my True Core enemies made a move, which implicated Yu'er... 'That Yuan Ci is only Foundation Building Realm cultivation.

Although Yu'er achieved the Dao through an external pill, he has the Magic Treasure I bestowed upon him, so even an ordinary Middle Stage True Core would not be able to gain any advantage.'"

Kong Daozi silently pondered in his heart.

In his mind, he drew up a list.

Ranking them by probability, in order.

At the very end were the words, Yuan Ci.